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Hohenzollern Castle – The Cradle of Kings
High above the Swabian Alps, near Hechingen, rises Hohenzollern Castle — the ancestral seat of the House of Hohenzollern. From here began the story of a family that would later give Europe kings and emperors. The descendants of the Hohenzollerns became rulers of Prussia and played a key role in the creation of the German Empire. The most famous among them was Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor (Kaiser). The first mention of the castle dates back to the 11th century. It survived destruction, wars, and several reconstructions. Its current romantic appearance was shaped in the 19th century as a symbol of dynastic power and heritage.
Lens: Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm- f/16 ISO 100
Camera used: Panasonic S1
High above the Swabian Alps, near Hechingen, rises Hohenzollern Castle — the ancestral seat of the House of Hohenzollern. From here began the story of a family that would later give Europe kings and emperors. The descendants of the Hohenzollerns became rulers of Prussia and played a key role in the creation of the German Empire. The most famous among them was Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor (Kaiser). The first mention of the castle dates back to the 11th century. It survived destruction, wars, and several reconstructions. Its current romantic appearance was shaped in the 19th century as a symbol of dynastic power and heritage.
Lens: Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm- f/16 ISO 100
Camera used: Panasonic S1